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Urim

Urim

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A sacred object priests used to seek answers from God
  • noun
  • /ˈjuːrɪm/
  • Archaic
: Urim
  • The high priest carried the Urim and Thummim as part of his sacred garments.

Examples

  • The priest consulted the Urim for guidance.

  • The Bible describes the Urim as a tool for divine guidance used by priests.

  • In ancient Israel, leaders sometimes sought answers through the Urim before making important decisions.

  • The Urim symbolized divine communication.

  • In ancient Israel, leaders sometimes sought answers through the Urim before making important decisions.

  • The high priest carried the Urim and Thummim as part of his sacred garments.

  • The Bible describes the Urim as a tool for divine guidance used by priests.

Synonyms

Urim and Thummim
vsUrim
  • Literature
1 9.9

Objects that priests used in ancient Israel to ask God yes-no questions

is a single sacred object used more generally for divination and guidance

Compounds

Urim and Thummim
  • Literature
1 9.9

Objects that priests used in ancient Israel to ask God yes-no questions

Surface Forms

Urim singular
Urims plural

Etymology

Urim comes from the Hebrew root or meaning 'light'. People used the Urim as a sacred tool because it was seen as giving 'light' — clear answers from God — which is why priests used it for guidance.